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Ricky Wong | |
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| File:Ricky Wong AM.jpg Wong at the SME100 Malaysia Fast Moving Companies Award Ceremony, June, 2009 | |
| Born | Wong Shee Kai |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | Lancaster University |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Asia Media |
| Website | http://www.asiamedia.net.my |
Dato' Ricky Wong Shee Kai (born December 12, 1981 in Kuala Lumpur) is a Malaysian businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the CEO and founder of Asia Media, Malaysia's largest Transit-TV network operator.[1] [2]
Early Years
Wong attended Chong Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Lancaster University. Wong practiced accounting briefly in the United Kingdom before returning to Malaysia where he joined a manufacturing company. [2]
Asia Media
Wong founded Asia Media in 2007. Under his leadership, Asia Media has grown into a media company that reaches over 1.24 million viewers daily. The company also owns and operates the largest Transit-TV network in Malaysia known as Asia Media TV (AMTV).[3]
Achievements and awards
For his contributions to the media industry and society. Wong was conferred the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (D.I.M.P) which carries the title “Dato” by His Royal Highness Sultan Pahang Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah in conjunction with HRH’s 78th birthday on 24 October 2008.[4]
Wong was also awarded the Junior Chamber International Creative Young Entrepreneur Award for two years running, 2008, 2009.[3]
References
- ^ "Asia Media Announces Plan to Start Live Digital Broadcast". Adoi Magazine. April 30, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "Asia Media expects 20pc revenue growth". Daily Express (Sabah). April 30, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "A joyful ride in media business for Wong". The Star (Malaysia). April 13, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "ASIA MEDIA'S CEO CONFERRED DARJAH INDERA MAHKOTA PAHANG". Adoi Magazine. October 29, 2008. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
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